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Try Authority. They have Duck, Tuna and Salmon. Also 2 of my cats were vomiting and had really bad diarrhea on allot of the can foods. One of my cats had runny eyes when he ate most can foods. Especially beef and fish. HIs coat was thinning, skin dry and scaly losing his whiskers, and lethargic I put them on a raw diet along with can changed treats to these authority. All of the symptoms are gone. His coat is just beautiful I've never seen it so good. If you would like the brand and websites for the raw food just let me know. I get the chicken, turkey and rabbit.DE

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Try some of the Blue Buffalo foods. I have cats with very sensitive stomachs and so most other foods give them "problems". I am having excellent results from the Blue Buffalo brand. It can be pricey, but it is so well worth it if you love your cats. I find that my Maine Coon is allergic to the corn found in most cat foods. Try alleviating that product as well.

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I feed wild birds in my back yard and noticed this same stray cat coming in my yard. I saw him a few times drinking water from the bird bath or sniffing around the birds' food. I don't know if he was looking for birds or was just hungry, or both. In the early spring I had about three baby birds killed. It looked like from a cat, and one day I saw this cat attack a pigeon in my yard. I screamed and the cat ran away and the pigeon flew off. Though I don't want the birds to be killed, I feel sorry for this cat especially with winter approaching. Should I set out cat food for it someplace. I don't want to endanger the backyard birds that I feed. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Put food out for him/her in the front. However if you are going to be feeding out side rub dawn dishwashing detergent around the bottom of the bowls to keep ants away. I feed stray cat that has been coming around since about last March. Trapped him and had him tested for feline leukemia and other cat diseases. Had him fixed, got him shots and an abscess removed. He was pretty feral when he showed up, but now he runs to us instead of away from us. Loves being pet and brushed. Would almost like attention more than food now. He is sooo grateful! Right now he sleeps in the garage on a heated bed. Looking for a home for him now as I already have 4 of my own. Good Luck...

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We feed the feral kitties around our house twice a day and they rarely mess with the birds. Cats get most of the water from food so it's best to feed them canned. If you put out dry, make sure they have plenty of clean water. I've made peace with the fact that cats are predators and it's just their nature to hunt. I also do my best to have the birds food , water and nesting places well out of reach but sadly, you can't save everything.

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Thank you for your question. When feeding a feral cat it is suggested that the feeding station be away from high traffic areas and not too close to a cats’ shelter, or the place where they eliminate. Some are located by a garage, shed, or near a home.

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Thank you for your question. When a 14-year-old cat stops eating, or has a decreased appetite, this is a cause for concern. Decreased appetite indicates that something is not right, even though a cat may still seem fairly normal at this point. Many medical conditions can decrease the appetite, including diabetes, kidney problems and hyperthyroidism. These are all fairly easily diagnosed with blood tests. Since early detection offers the best chance for the most effective treatment, we would suggest that you have your cat examined by your veterinarian as soon as possible.

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Grain-free food is best for a diabetic cat. Also, canned food is better for diabetic cats than dry, so canned grain-free is ideal. I leave dry grain-free food out for my diabetic cat, so he can eat when he is hungry if I'm not around, and then I feed canned grain-free whenever I'm around and he wants to eat. If I leave more canned food out than he will eat in one sitting, it just goes to waste because my cat will not eat 'left-over' canned food on the dish.

It's important to get your cat tested regularly when he is diabetic. The Vet can do blood-work to see if the cat's diabetes is in range. If the cat's glucose is too high, then he will need insulin shots. The Vets usually try to regulate diabetes with grain-free food first and if that doesn't work, then insulin is needed. Also, you can do blood tests at home with a home insulin monitoring kit by pricking the cat's ear for a drop of blood. Your Vet or Vet Tech can show you how. I have a diabetic cat and give him shots 2x/day. He has been diabetic for 3 yrs. (Note: Insulin is very expensive.) Good luck with your cat!

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Thank you for your question. We sincerely apologize, unfortunately, we do not have a food that is specifically recommended for diabetic cats. We would recommend looking at the foods we offer and bring a list of ingredients to your Veterinarian to see what they would recommend feeding your cat. We have provided you with a link to the cat foods we offer below:http://www.drsfostersmith.com/cat-s...

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